Dog trainers in Houston
Houston has 42 dog trainers listed here, and 38 of them have a Bark Score. 15 train force-free and 2 are e-collar-centric, while 25 don't state their methods, so it's worth asking before you book. Private 1:1 sessions are the most common format, offered by 21 trainers, with group classes at 14 and board and train at 10. Beyond the Dog, LLC has the highest Bark Score in the city at 4.9.
Ranked by member recommendations and the Bark Score. How we rank them
Beyond the Dog, LLC
online/virtual, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash, reactivity.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.9Platinum Certified TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeStephanie Bennett’s Believe in Dog
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, reactivity, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.8Platinum Certified TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeGood Vibes Dog Training
Creating well-behaved dogs, one session at a time.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetSuites Cypress
private 1:1, group class, board & train. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeDOGMAN Training
private 1:1, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-free- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.2Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-free
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Introducing our affordable monthly subscription for online competitive sport dog training, designed to cover in-depth fundamentals and advanced techniques in agility, nosework, and rally obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score4.1Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeK-9 Companion Pet Services
private 1:1, in-home. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-free- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-free
PetSmart Dog Training Houston Texas
Accredited trainers teach fun & effective classes with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetSmart Dog Training Houston Texas
Accredited trainers teach fun & effective classes with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetSmart Dog Training Houston Texas
Accredited trainers teach fun & effective classes with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetSmart Dog Training Houston Texas
Accredited trainers teach fun & effective classes with positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freeThe Thinking Dog System
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.9Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-freePetco Dog Training
private 1:1, group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.8Silver Rated TrainerTraining methodsForce-free- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated
Dogtopia of Galleria – Houston
Dogtopia of Houston-Galleria is the ultimate dog daycare in Houston, Texas.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.6Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedFur Paws
in-home, private 1:1, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedLove For Dogs
private 1:1, day school, board & train. Helps with basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedMan’s Best Friend – Houston
We recommend you check out our Yourgi partner facility, The Yard Dog , located just eight minutes away in Addison.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedRover Oaks Pet Resort, Houston
Helps with basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.5Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot stated
Houston DogWorks
board & train, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPuptown Houston Dog Training
Helps with puppy, basic obedience, service dog.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPupsties
private 1:1. Helps with basic obedience, reactivity, aggression.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedHouston Obedience Training (HOT) Dog Club
group class. Helps with agility, basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCanine Training Research Group
private 1:1, board & train, group class. Helps with agility, scent/nosework, service dog, gun/hunting.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedClub Canine
private 1:1, group class. Helps with basic obedience, leash, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.4Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedEast Dogs
day school. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedSmart Dog Training Center
group class. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, agility, scent/nosework.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedFAMILIAR FRIENDS
in-home, private 1:1, day school. Helps with puppy, basic obedience, reactivity, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPuptown Daycare Boarding and Training
Helps with puppy, basic obedience, service dog.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedPuptown Daycare Boarding and Training
Helps with puppy, basic obedience, service dog.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedStealth K9 Dog Training
Helps with basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.3Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedTail to Tail Training
Helps with basic obedience.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.2Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedOff Leash Obedience
in-home, private 1:1, day school. Helps with basic obedience, recall.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score3.2Listed TrainerTraining methodsNot statedCaribbean Dog Training & K9 Academy
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Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.6Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centricBellum K9 Elite
private 1:1, board & train. Helps with basic obedience, recall, leash.
Recommended byNo one yetBark Score2.5Listed with limited dataTraining methodsE-collar-centric- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
Paws Pet Resort
Paws Pet Resort is a comprehensive boarding, day care, and grooming facility located at 3415 Couch Street in Houston, just east of Ella and north of 34th street in the Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area.
Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
- Recommended byNo one yetBark ScoreNot scored yetTraining methodsNot stated
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Questions people ask
How are dog trainers in Houston ranked on this page?
By Bark Score, from 0 to 5. The score weighs four things: Reputation 30%, Ethics (training methods) 40%, Credentials 25% and Service breadth 5%. Nobody can pay for a higher score, and every trainer is listed and labelled by method, so none are hidden.
Which Houston dog trainers use force-free methods?
15 of the 42 trainers listed in Houston are labelled Force-free, including the three with the highest Bark Scores: Beyond the Dog, LLC at 4.9, Stephanie Bennett’s Believe in Dog at 4.8 and PetSuites Cypress at 4.2. Another 25 don't state their methods, and 2 are e-collar-centric.
Can I find group classes or board and train in Houston?
Yes. 14 trainers here run group classes and 10 offer board and train. Private 1:1 training is the most common, with 21 trainers, and 7 run a day school. 6 trainers offer online sessions.